There’s a lot of buzz about glutes these days, with some of the top search keywords on Google being “Ozempic Butt” and “Dead Butt Syndrome.” With so many people losing weight on GLP‑1 medications, it’s no surprise. A common side effect of rapid weight loss is losing muscle along with fat, which means plenty of people reach their goal weight only to realize their butt disappeared in the process.
If you’re looking for ways to rebuild or grow your backside, this post is for you. I’m breaking down the five most effective glute‑building exercises and calling out one super‑popular move that people swear is a butt‑builder…but doesn’t actually grow your glutes at all.
To keep things accessible, I’m focusing on bodyweight versions and showing you how to use tempo to make them far more effective. One of the biggest misconceptions out there is that bodyweight exercises can’t build muscle. That’s not necessarily true.
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